Benalla Ministers Consider New Mortuary Facility
Borough councilors heard Dr. A W Grubb report that Health Minister Mr J Gartside visited Benalla and saw the cramped mortuary conditions He promised to consider the case and a formal report will be sent to the Superintendent of Police the Health Minister and the Attorneys General for action Dr Grubb favored using the Cut House site if possible noting the current facilities are inadequate and civilised standards require improvement
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J. Gartside
Benalla
A. W. Grubb
Liv Supt
Police
Health
Wilby Woman Killed in Benalla Yarrawonga Crash
Mrs. David McKay of Wilby died instantly when the new car driven by her husband crashed into a tree on the Benalla Yarra wonga road about three miles from Yarrawonga. Mr. McKay was taken to Wangaratta Hospital in a critical condition. A Melbourne gun club member nearby lent aid and notified police. Police have not ascertained the accident cause though speed and skid are suspected.
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David McKay
Wilby
Benalla-Yarrawonga Road
Yarrawonga
McKay
Wangaratta Hospital
Melbourne
Sealing Borough Streets Delayed Until End Of March
W McCall told councillors at a Monday meeting that the C R B sealing apparatus would not be available until end of March. Screens would arrive in a few weeks and sealing work could begin soon though full publicity was urged as it may not be completed this year.
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W. McCall
C.R.B
A. Perguson
Improvements Planned for Friendly Societies Ground
Borough Council and trustees reached an agreement on control of the Friendly Societies ground. Dr. J Bennison announced to Luouga Council that daily cleaning and inspection would occur while the ground is re graded. The Mayor Dr. F R Harrison urged keeping the ground in good order and return it to its original condition after work. Bennison said an arrangement with sporting bodies would ensure users maintain the ground.
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Luouga Council
J. Bennison
F. R. Harrison
Love Aiy Club
Dr. Bennison
Sporting Boddies
Adjuster to Come in March
The Mayor announced that adjuster Donald Leigh will arrive early in March to prepare a statement of accounts between the Borough and the Shire.
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F. BR. Harrison
Donald Leigh
Shire
St James Cricketers Beat Wilby At Home In Easy Victory
St James hosted Wilby Saturday and posted 216 with Souter 70 Gibbs 13 Myers 13 Donnelly 13 and notable bowling by Willett 2/63 Bond 2/28 Quinn 5 for 63. Wilby struggled with Hargreaves and Bond bowling and ended with Hammond not out 5 as top scorers.
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St. James
Wilby
W. Souter
E. Pelly
Willett
A. Gibbs
C Bond
E. Lidgerwood
Bond
L. Oliver
Hammon
F. Bond
G. Willett
S. Hargreaves
B. Bond
Wilby S. Hargreaves
Pelly
L. Quinn
A. Hargreaves
Kelly
Wrong Impression, Says The Mayor
The mayor Dr F K Harrison told councillors at the Borough meeting that a press statement on Shire asset adjustments had left a wrong impression among ratepayers. He planned to prepare a statement and would submit it to a later meeting.
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F. K. Harrison
St James Tennis Club Meeting and Picture Night
A St James gathering at the tennis club drew a large crowd for a meeting to plan upcoming WILITamen events and a busy weekend. A hall improvement fund picture night raised a £17 cheque from Mr L Musgrove’s absence noted by Mr HK Brierley. The hall trustees led by Mr F Kelly thanked Musgrove and staff for continued shows and urged local support.
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St. Jame
Lace How
Walleners
James Tennis Club
Furthr
Hall Improvement Fund
Wurus
HK. Bricre
Lin
Lin Avolhole
Lin Picture Show
L. Musgrove
F. Kelly
Kelly
Mr. Brierly
Musgrove
St. James
Foot path construction moves forward under works committee
Dr. J. Talochino chairs Public Works as councillors hear the foreman reports footpath schedules are under way. If streets are chosen, workers could stay employed on the project after material is dumped on site. The mayor notes engineer absent for year. Works Committee to contact foreman and decide which footpaths progress first.
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J. Talochino
Ole
Gates Not to Be Pooled in Home and Home Matches
At a meeting of clubs in the O. and M. League voters approved pooling home and away games by a 12 to 8 margin. The decision sets a single combined schedule for the league season.
New Flagpole Plan Approved for Gardens in Benalla
The Benalla Borough Council decided to secure no quote for a new steel flagpole for the Gardens. If the price is satisfactory it will be secured and erected following Dr. J Bennison's Monday night meeting suggestion to set it 3 feet in concrete and 8 feet above ground.
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Benalla
J. Bennison
Tle
Fight Against TB Borough Council to Advise Baby Health Copy
A hospital committee references a TB control booklet titled Your Baby and plans to distribute 500 copies through the Baby Health Centre. The association has sent a copy of the booklet and 5 000 copies have been dispatched for statewide Tasue throughout Victoria.
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N.b.w
Benat and District Memorial Hospital
Une
Tasue
Victoria
W. McCallay
Lurg Sports Plans April 1 Benefit Meet
The Lurg Sports Club held its annual mass with Bert Mullens re-elected secretary. President and club officials announced fund raising sports for hall funds with a new local handicap over 150 yards within a five mile radius, a novelty hunt, and sheaf tossing. The event promises another entertaining day on April 1.
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Lurg Sports Club
Bert. Mullens
Hall
Spirit of Progress Delayed Six Hours Through Benalla
The Spirit of Progress arrived in Benalla at 3:10 PM on Sunday afternoon, six hours late, while the morning Albury express also ran late, reaching Benalla at 5:30 PM. Delays were blamed on late Sydney trains in Albury and a collision of wool goods cars causing a derailment.
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Benalla
Albury
Sydney
N.5.w
Winton and Swanpool Umpires Named Ahead of Finals
Winton versus Swanpool finals set with umpires R. Wilson and J. Murray from Molyullah. The match runs 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday with strict timekeeping and players urged to start on time.
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Winton Vr
Swanpool
R. Wilson
J. Murray
Molyullah
Avenue of Honor care discussed at council meeting
Dr Bennison reported at the borough council meeting that the Avenue of Honor requires attention. Councillors noted some trees may need work and discussed necessary steps to maintain the avenue.
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Bennison
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